Iriaka Elaine. RUKUWAI

Sunrise 23rd January 1949 Sunset 26th July 2026.

Iriaka passed away into glory early Sunday morning. Dearly loved wife of the late Wayne (Ted) and mother of Matiu, Glenn and Tara (Perth), and Nadia. Loved Nana of all her Mokopuna and Moko Moko. Thank you to all the Staff who cared for Iriaka at Jane Winstone.

Iriaka’s funeral service will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Thursday 30th July 2026 at 10.30am. followed by interment at the Papanui Urupa, Kai Iwi.

The Service will be live streamed on www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz

RUKUWAI, Iriaka Elaine. Loved sister and sister in law of Pam and the late Vincent Wharehoka (Picton), Joseanna and Peter Goodhall, David and Cris Rukuwai, Jasmin and Chris Alexander.